When Testosterone Backfires in Women

Menopause isn’t just a fertility shift — it’s an all-system shift.

 Brain. Skin. Bones. Immune function. Hormones.

 And one of the most misunderstood pieces? Testosterone in women.

 Many people don’t realize that when testosterone is taken externally, the body can convert it into estrogen — which may block testosterone receptors over time and change how you feel, sometimes leading to the need for higher doses.

 Hormones don’t work in isolation. They’re part of a connected cascade that begins with cholesterol and influences progesterone, DHEA, testosterone, and estradiol.

 🎙️ In this clip, Dr. Rob Frankel, and I break down how hormonal pathways shift during menopause — and why understanding them matters for long-term health and longevity.

 If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to follow Dr. Frankel at @vitale_wellnessclub for more insights on hormones, peptides, and longevity medicine.

 And you can listen to the full episode on my podcast Bathroom Diaries — available on:

1. Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7sNfitfFghCyITlDcHTfF2
2. Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/.../bathroom.../id1487190592
3. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7jkC440CXo

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Lots of love,Dr. Sofia D.

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